Energy-Efficiency Grants & Rebates across Canada
16 verified programs currently help Canadian small businesses pay for lighting, HVAC, refrigeration and other energy upgrades: 11 grants and rebates, 4 loans and financing programs and 1 other support such as a tax credit, across 7 provinces and territories. Every record shows amounts, the official source, and the date we last checked it. Verified as recently as July 3, 2026.
- 16
- verified programs
- 11
- grants & rebates
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- loans & financing
- 7
- provinces & territories
Beyond one city
Canada-wide and province-wide programs
Retrofit Program
Up to 50% of costs
The Retrofit Program helps Ontario businesses lower operating costs by covering up to 50% of eligible energy-efficiency upgrades like lighting, HVAC,…
Last verified July 2, 2026
BDC Financing — Small Business Loan
Up to $350,000
Access flexible online financing from Canada's federal Crown corporation bank. Use these funds to scale operations, hire staff, or upgrade equipment…
Last verified July 2, 2026
BDC Financing — Working Capital Term Loan
Secure the cash you need for inventory, hiring, or daily operations without draining your current funds. This BDC term loan offers flexible repayment…
Last verified July 2, 2026
BDC Financing — Equipment Purchase Loan
Up to 125% of costs
Secure the machinery, vehicles, or tech you need to scale operations. BDC offers flexible loan terms including interest-only periods and long…
Last verified July 2, 2026
takeCHARGE Business Efficiency Program
Up to $100,000
TakeCHARGE helps commercial businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador reduce energy consumption through tailored efficiency projects. You receive a…
Last verified July 2, 2026
Business energy rebates
Efficiency Nova Scotia helps small businesses save money through rebates on energy-efficient upgrades and 24-month interest-free financing on…
Last verified July 3, 2026
Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program
Up to $1,250,000
This program helps New Brunswick business owners cut energy bills and upgrade facilities by reimbursing costs for audits and retrofits. It is a…
Last verified July 2, 2026
Efficient Solutions Program
Up to $60,000
Modernize your commercial, institutional, or industrial operations with financial support from Hydro-Québec. This program helps you upgrade HVAC,…
Last verified July 3, 2026
Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit
This provincial tax credit helps Manitoba businesses and property owners offset the cost of installing eligible green energy systems. It rewards you…
Last verified July 2, 2026
Strategic Improvement Assistance
Up to $20,000
This provincial grant helps Prince Edward Island businesses in strategic sectors invest in outside expertise for operational efficiency, planning, or…
Last verified July 3, 2026
ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation
This Quebec government program provides financial aid for energy efficiency, conversion, and greenhouse gas reduction projects. It helps businesses,…
Last verified July 2, 2026
Roulez Vert — Rebate for charging station at work
Modernize your workplace with electric vehicle charging stations while keeping more cash in your pocket. This Quebec government subsidy helps cover…
Last verified July 2, 2026
Transportez vert — Direct current fast charging station
Up to $50,000
Modernize your site with DC fast chargers and get 50% of eligible costs back through Quebec's Ecorecharge program. This cost-share support covers up…
Last verified July 2, 2026
ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of building mechanical systems (RCx)
Up to $100,000
Optimize your HVAC and lighting systems to slash energy use with Quebec's EcoPerformance RCx grant. It covers 75% of eligible investigation and…
Last verified July 2, 2026
Écoperformance — Biénergie commercial — Institutional
This Quebec government grant helps businesses, institutions, and municipalities reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency and…
Last verified July 2, 2026
Specific owner groups
For specific owner groups
This program is open only to a specific owner group. Worth a look if that's you.
Frequently asked questions
How many energy-efficiency programs are there in Canada right now?
16 verified programs are open as of our latest checks: 11 grants and rebates, 4 loans and financing programs and 1 other support such as a tax credit, across 7 provinces and territories. Programs open and close through the year, and every record shows the date we last verified it.
Do these programs cover the full cost?
Rarely. Most are cost-share programs: they pay a percentage of eligible costs up to a cap, and you pay the rest. Many also require approval before you buy or sign anything, because spending first can disqualify the whole project. Each record spells out the rules we found.
Who approves these applications?
Each program's administrator, usually the government body or organization that runs it, and never us. BBN Labs is an independent Canadian company, not a government agency. Applying through the official program site is always free.
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